I started my Focus program six months ago. I used to consider myself a person of average weight, but as the years slowly crept on, so did my weight. My husband & sons began going to focus, and encouraged me to give it ago. I felt unsure of the gym style workout & did not feel like it was something that would suit me, however I was considerably unhappy with my weight and fitness levels. 

I chose to join Focus Health & Fitness, at first I was not turned on by things like the "spastic-walker" (cross-trainer) and the inelegant positions for improving my fitness & health. I found the the first month really tough, however noticed my weight beginning to see-saw, so my newly acquired trainer suggested some personal training, I knew this was the answer.

Since training with Maja, I have not looked back. In this time I have lost 10cm from those 40-something problem areas; hips, thighs, stomach. I feel fantastic, positive and lots of energy. Maja helped me to push my limits and move out of my comfort zone, in a caring and motivating manner. I would like to extend my thanks to Focus & Maja for the personal approach, hard work and great results. My changes have enabled me to pursue new goals

Thanks Focus!!
Vanessa (age 46)

I have been attending focus for 14 months now.  Before starting I was a bit hesitant but once I got to know the trainers I have found it really enjoyable.

My mother encouraged me to get started, since I had stopped horse riding six months prior to joining.  I chose Focus because its location was really convenient and I could easily walk there from home.

Since I started, I have lost approximately 6 kilos and I hope to lose another 10 kilos in the next year.  Starting at Focus has given me a new lease on life.  Everyday is so much easier now  and I am a happier and healthier person.

I started training with James until he left, now I train with Greg and I love it. He is such an inspirational guy!  Greg has helped me to realize I have the ability within, to push my self to higher and more challenging levels.

My experience at Focus has been wonderful!  The facilities are fantastic, and as for Greg (my trainer) he is one amazing guy! Thank you :>
J.L

I have been attending Focus for four months.  Before starting at Focus I was overweight and tired all the time.  I was inspired to get started as I wanted to feel healthier and lose weight.

I choose Focus because I had heard so much good feedback, and I wanted a gym that was on a smaller scale. Focus offered this as it has a more hands on personal contact with clients. Results so far — measurement loss of 71cm total (27 inches) overall from head to toe!  The effects have also filtered into other areas of my life — I'm less tired, more motivated, adopted healthier eating patterns, and am overall more healthier.

Sally has pushed me to my limit and kept me achieving goals I would not have thought possible! She has helped to turn my  lifestyle around for the better.

The atmosphere at Focus is very friendly and customer focused.  My personal trainer Sally is just sensational — she is one in a million! I owe her a lot to my achievement. The program can be very hard at times, but I have enjoyed every minute of it as it is always very varied and never boring.
A.W. (age 52)

I have been attending Focus now for 3 years. I was inspired to get started after the birth of our first child which gave me less time to do my normal cycling routine. I chose Focus over other fitness centres because of the friendly atmosphere and staff.

Since starting my routine, I have reduced my body fat percentage from 22% to 14%!  I have also won cycling race as a direct result of persistence with my Focus Program, and my visits at Focus have now become a part of my daily routine! 

My experience with Focus, my trainer and my program has been excellent so far and will continue I am sure!
Brooke Lazich

My husband started going to the gym, and after a short time I saw the results he achieved by having a personal trainer. I plucked up the courage to sign up and went with the same trainer as he had "The lovely Sarah" who he calls M. L (Madam Lash)

I was nervous that Sarah would reduce me to a breathless, sweating heap so I stressed that I didn't want this.

I was hoping for a magic wand! Sarah met me were I was at, and slowly I have come around. I think I would have done a runner if it had been any other way.

After five months, Sarah suggested that I do the Hills Biggest Loser to help keep me focused -  the timing was perfect, that little extra push. I can really feel a difference in myself now; I enjoy wearing clothes again and can fit back into pants that have been sitting in the wardrobe for five years.

My husband and I are both a work in progress; Sarah is our Michael Angelo, our sculptor. My fitness level has improved and I am now more confident of what I am capable of. I am even considering doing boot camp this summer!
Donna Douglas (age 45)

My name is Betty Martin, I'm 54 years of age, I have never been a fit person taking walks in summer/or on holidays has been my limit.

I signed up at the end of July '06 after a friend had began, and having someone you know helped to encourage each of us to keep going.

At Focus, my goals were to gain muscle tone and increase strength and decrease stress levels. I didn't need to loose a lot of weight but just trim down. I have gained my goal weight of 57kg and am now maintaining.

I managed to set a routine going on Sunday afternoon and then Tuesday to do my work out, so on Thursday night I can enjoy "Fighting Fit" with Mike, then on Saturday morning "Aqua Circuit".

There were many times at the beginning I didn't feel like going to exercise -  the mere thought of getting on the cardio machines was overwhelming but by the end of my routine I felt regenerated and ready to go - having relieved a lot of tension......

I am now focusing on my New Years Resolution  to "learn to swim" - THIS MAY TAKE ALL YEAR but with determination I will "Get" there, and just for all you people who think swimming is easy - well I think the Gym Routine and Boxing is a piece of cake!

I love coming to the gym the staff Sarah, Jacqui, Mike, Koula and Laura are all very friendly and helpful I couldn't ask for a better place!
Betty Martin (age 54)

I've been at Focus now for 14 months. Before I started my current regime I felt okay, but not at all fantastic. I was inspired to start at Focus to get rid of my beer gut!!

The reason I chose Focus is because its local and easy to get to as I live close by.

I have gained quite a few results so far - I have lowered my cholesterol, my body shape is slowly improving, and I have become fitter & healthier!

This has impacted my life because I generally feel in better shape which allows me to cope with pressure better and reduces stress and anxiety.

My experience at Focus has been fantastic! The people at Focus really make a difference and always have time for you! - you never feel unwelcome. The staff (particularly Sarah and Michael) both of whom are great to work with and although young, are quite inspiring!
Charlie

I joined Focus 6 months ago wanting to put on weight. When I started I weighed a measly 76 kg and my goal was to put on at least 10 kg in the first 3 months. (Which I achieved thanks to Focus)

Mike put together a great training program that was structured around my goals and skill level. I found Mike's training methods to be extremely motivating and challenging. I could not have done it without him.

What I like best about the gym is the comfortable and non-threatening / non-intimidating environment. The staff/trainers are all VERY approachable and make you feel comfortable & welcome regardless of your fitness level. Also, I am very impressed with the personal treatment everyone receives when entering/exiting the facility - you are always greeted with a G'Day and a smile.

Trainers are willing to meet your needs and really listen to you; they don't just go through the motions.

The gym has the best of everything for everyone at ANY fitness level. I am really impressed with all of the amenities, from the equipment and training programs to the help with nutrition.

Focus has everything!

The facilities are clean and inviting, everything from the locker room, showers & equipment are spotless.

Thanks Focus for the new me!
Matt Anderson  (age 33)

I started my Focus program six and half weeks ago. I felt fat, unfit and breathless before starting my Female Focus program. I had a lot of inspiration to get me started as I wanted to keep up with my grandkids and gain more stamina and strength in my fitness.

I chose Focus Health & Fitness over other centres because they had great prices and a friendly team. I have achieved great results so far—losing weight, increasing my strength, fitness and muscle tone! It has also impacted other areas of my life as well  including a great sense of achievement and improving my confidence!  I love the Female Focus circuits because they add variety to my program which is suited to my age! 

Thanks Focus!!
J. C (age 57)

"I felt like something was missing in my life & that I needed a lift.... So 3 months ago I went along to FOCUS & joined the Program, Although I didn't feel very confident at first, but with the help & support of Ryan & staff in this time I have lost 2 kilos & 16 centimetres all over, with 10 cms off hip, thigh & waist area.

My stress levels have improved along with my energy levels, I sleep better at night (more restfully as well), my body image improved & my self esteem is a lot better. I am more confident in myself & feel a lot more energetic.

I come to the gym 3 times a week & do 1.5 hrs each session. I would like to thank Ryan & staff for their support & assistance."
Lesley V. (age 50)

"It was two years ago now I joined Focus - the non-intimidating atmosphere attracted me originally and remains one of my favourite things about our club. I also like the fact that Focus is more personalised and individual and the staff actually take notice of you.

Thinking back, the hardest part for me was getting started, I felt tired, stiff, lethargic, weak and heavy. After just 6 weeks on a Results Program I felt better - more energetic, stronger, fitter and saw some great changes in my shape. I watched my diet pretty carefully for the first couple of months and it paid off. Now I eat chocolate every night and people still call me skinny! It’s freaky!!!

I really have experienced a better quality of life since starting. I have more energy and endurance and even feel emotionally stronger - more able to cope with stress and challenges.

After my first year at Focus I had lost - 14.5 kgs, 13 cm off my waist, 16.5 cm off my abdomen, 11 cm off my hips, 6 cm off my arms and 7 cm off my legs! There is no comparison to when I started - it’s like I’m a different person - totally!

I am happy with my health and fitness now but you can always improve! Thanks Focus!"

Brenda S. (age 31)

"Having to keep up to my three over 20 year old sons, I thought it was time to do something about retaining some sort of fitness. My older son joined Focus and made me join in early 2003.

I have been coming for 3 days a week ever since. I’ve never felt so good in myself and in my stamina. I now don’t have problems walking up steps and tying my shoe laces.

At Focus I have learnt discipline and weight management. After trying all the fad diets, that don’t really work, at Focus the staff have made me do it and obtain a reasonable weight and appearance. (Stop being modest Howard)

Other than being all good looking (Thanks Howard) and so friendly, they all know what people want to achieve and help them do so.

Thanks heaps to all at Focus.

PS The social club days per month are a lot of fun and all should attend."

Howard R. (age 49-50)

Twenty years of family, business and especially children's needs left me with a number of excess kilograms and a lack of fitness. "You are at THAT age" was chanted to me, so you have to expect that.

Well February 2003 I decided this was going to change. So I joined a weight loss program followed by a gym membership at Focus. 8 weeks later, the kilos dropped the measurements reduced and the fitness level soared. Thanks to Jacqui, Ryan and Rhonda and staff I now feel great. I can enjoy buying clothes again and my friends want to come to the gym to see if they can achieve toning and weight loss.

November 2003 and still "at THAT age" I am happy, healthy and able to move on in my life in a confident way.
Thank you Focus Staff.
Shirley D (age 49)

Joining weight 85 kilos, size 34+ inch waist. Firstly I would say that I was skeptical about joining a gym. I had imagined a group of poseurs in designer clothing, covered in jewellery, looking at themselves in the mirror, which was just not me, or so I thought.

But personal health overrides any pre-conceived notions and to avoid becoming a couch potato and future problems, the boss (my wife) said, "We're going to check out the new gym and ice rink, what have we got to lose?" So we went along to the open day and met some of the staff, and got the low down, thought about it for 24 hours and then signed up for the year.

It was one of the best decisions we have made. The staff are friendly and actually listen to what you want to do and achieve, not what THEY think you should be doing.

We have met other members and they are as friendly as the staff. Results - sure, after about 12 weeks, I've lost 8 kilos and am down to a 32 inch waist. I look, eat and sleep better. My stress levels have decreased and I have improved muscle tone, heart rate and blood pressure.

My apologies if this sounds like an advert, but when I was asked to write a testimonial, I did not give it a second thought. These guys are good and I would recommend them to anyone.
Steve C. (age 45)

I have been attending Focus since 2003
I was pretty nervous about starting at the gym. I had never been to a proper gym before.

Tired of looking a bit on the wobbly side I went up to FOCUS, after meeting Ryan he made me feel enthusiastic about working out and made me realize there are so many more reasons to work out rather than the aesthetic reasons. It’s the little things that FOCUS do that keeps me inspired to continue improving far beyond my original goals. It’s their reassurance, even their perseverance when you start to lose focus of the goals you set and the enthusiasm they share when you get closer to those goals.

People often say I’m a bit nuts for driving 30 minutes in the opposite direction and passing 7 other gyms en-route to get to FOCUS. I am not going to lie. Since I have been at Focus I have purchased memberships from other gyms trying to outweigh convenience for quality but it just doesn’t work I try it for a couple of visits get tired of the blank I’m too busy to care looks from staff, the typical show ponies (and the spandex) and end up walking right back through those Focus doors with a sense of relief.

For me, having a personal trainer IS personal, I need to be comfortable around them and, I need to trust them. They need to be professional, knowledgeable, inspirational and all at the same time FUN! My FOCUS trainer is now one of best friends and I value the friendships I share with all the FOCUS team because they all share similar qualities.

Since starting at FOCUS I have lost approximately 10kg of fat and gained 4kg of muscle. All over my body is much more defined and I have a lot more strength and energy. I know my body inside out, upside down and back to front. I know it’s limitations, where I need to improve, what food it really wants and when, I know when its time for some rest and best of all I know its strengths so when I want to go hard in a run, on a snowboard or on a wakeboard I know I’ve got little or no excuse (except for being a bit girly!)

I have found that with time, improving your fitness becomes easier to fit into your daily and weekly routines and that’s the best part. Once its found its place in your routine it becomes less of a chore and more enjoyable. For me that’s when I start to crave that extra energy I get from exercising and some days I find exercising even relaxing.
Nicky – Age 21 - Student

I have been attending Focus since October 2002 (when it was formerly called Iceview).

Before starting my current regime, I felt overweight, tired, lazy and unhappy with myself.

Losing weight for my sons wedding is what inspired me to get started. I chose Focus over other fitness centers because it was local and the staff we’re very friendly and gave me confidence.

At Focus, I lost 10kg in 3 months and kept the weight off. I feel toned, better proportioned and have more confidence in myself. My results have impacted other areas of my life too. I feel more energetic and I can wear more trendy clothes. I also sleep better at night.

I feel more satisfied, motivated to try more advanced programs and I now enjoy doing kick boxing. I would like to thank Ryan, Jacqui and all the friendly staff at Focus.
Robyn – Age 45

I have been attending Focus on a regular basis for 12 months. Before I started training with Ryan at Focus I had been training consistently for a period of two years at a city gym. So whilst I was relatively fit I have been amazed at how much more I have achieved in the past 12 months than for the pre-ceeding 2 years.

It was more about being inspired to train harder and challenge myself more than I had done previously. To do that I felt that I need the assistance of a qualified professional to motivate and challenge me to make sure I got the most reward for my effort.

Focus has a very unique atmosphere. It is friendly and welcoming without being fake. The Focus team have established a culture that encourages serious training and results whilst being supportive and not taking themselves too seriously.

Focus has established a point of difference in a highly competitive market place. It represents a unique blend of hard work, support, fun and energy without the pretence and superficial imagery adopted by many of its competitors.

The increase in fitness, strength and general well-being have been substantial. They have assisted with my nutrition and all the factors that encompass a wholistic approach to personal health & fitness management.

Since I became a member of Focus and started personal training with Ryan I have reduced stress levels, increased energy, better sleep patterns and a greatly improved sense of well-being and self-image.

The facilities, staff, resources and programs run by Focus are of the highest standard. They have never failed to deliver on a simple promise of quality and service.
Gavin – Age 30 – Accountant / Business Owner

Before starting at focus I wasn't in bad shape, but a busy work schedule had me pretty flat by the end of the day. I have always been active but in the last 5 years (now aged 45), I haven't done that much.

I knew I was ready to go on a program, so that I would set goals and attend regularly. I really just wanted to get some more vitality back into me for my busy life.

I chose Focus because I like the atmosphere, the people and the friendly yet professional way I am treated, nothing is too much trouble. I go first thing in the morning prior to work and it really gives me energy all day. Much better than sitting in traffic or dozing an extra hour in bed.

I have lost the pesky couple of kilos I wanted, my fitness has improved and my body dimensions have changed for the better.

It has given me an activity that has become an integral part of my working week, it keeps me motivated and alert to the myriad of decisions I have every day. My business is as a Business Advisor, Mentor and Coach so I get to work with great people that often need some accountability and direction to get them going. Attending regular fitness sessions helps me walk the talk because if your body is not fit, your mind will suffer and eventually your business and personal life.

A great business ultimately comes down to how committed and passionate the people are in the business, well Focus has a great team, but it all starts with the owners and Jacqui and Ryan are excellent at what they do. They make it an environment I want to come back to every week.
Greg – Age 45 – Business Coach / Owner

I have been attending Focus for over 2 years – but I definitely have been a lot more focused in the past 8 months.

Before starting I felt pretty poor, fat and lazy.

I was inspired to get started because it was my brother’s wedding and we were getting measured up for the suits. We had the initial measurements taken but by the time the final fitting came my vest didn’t fit me any more. I then had to watch myself on the wedding video and realized I wanted to do something about it.

I chose Focus over other fitness centers because I preferred the more quiet, less industrial feel, especially the one on one attention you receive from staff. It was also really convenient.

The results I have achieved are sensational!! I’ve lost 32kg and 23cm around my waist in the last 9 months. I feel a lot fitter, and have more confidence and I can do chin-ups!

I would rate my experience of the Focus facility, service, and programs as absolutely sensational. 12.1 out of 10!
Josh – Age 24 - Electrician

I have been attending Focus for about 10 months. Before starting I was doing a bit of walking but nothing more. I was carrying a few extra kilos around the middle which never seemed to go away. I was also working fairly long hours.

My wife inspired me to get started. Out of the blue she started going to exercise classes (at that famous "Women Only" place). I figured that if she could get herself motivated to do that then so could I.

I live in Bella Vista and used to go past the gym most weekends on my walk so I knew of its existence. I went to a couple of other places but they were very big and pretty crowded. One Sunday morning I just drove into the Glaciarium to take a look at Iceview (as it was then) was welcomed by Lucy. She explained the programs, I took a walk around and liked the fact that it was small and had a more "friendly" feel. I signed up for 12 months.

Now my middle-aged belly has gone, I've gone down two sizes in slacks, my fitness has improved to the extent that I'm now in the "excellent" category for my age ( 56) at my annual health assessment, my cholesterol has reduced, good cholesterol is up and bad cholesterol is down. Resting heart rate is down.

I now leave the office at 5.30pm on three nights a week to "go to the gym" so I've got some of my life back. I generally feel pretty good about myself. Other people, work colleagues and friends have noticed the change in shape and I really look forward to (most) of my routine. I never thought I'd be pumping weights and taking protein shakes!!

Focus is great. The staff are very supportive and friendly and always there if you need some advice. I believe my trainer has a genuine interest in my progress. You can pretty well always get onto the equipment you need. I had a shoulder problem and was given a lot of support with changing of programs etc to get it back in shape. Focus is definitely value for money.
David – Mid 50’s - Director/ HR Manager